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In order to rule effectively, Chandragupta listened to which advice from the Arthashastra? Select the two correct answers.

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Trust the people who are your subjects.

Trust the people who are your subjects.

Do whatever is necessary to keep power.

Do whatever is necessary to keep power.

Give harsh punishments for crimes.

Give harsh punishments for crimes.

Rest easy knowing your people love and respect you.

Rest easy knowing your people love and respect you.

Respect animals and harm none.

1 answer

The two correct answers from the Arthashastra that Chandragupta followed to rule effectively are:

  1. Do whatever is necessary to keep power.
  2. Give harsh punishments for crimes.

These principles reflect the pragmatic and strategic approach proposed in the Arthashastra regarding governance and maintaining authority.